Production Planner

CDM Recruitment; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing firm in Cramlington is seeking a Production Planner to coordinate production workflows and ensure operations run smoothly. The ideal candidate will have experience in production planning and a strong understanding of ERP systems. Key responsibilities include monitoring schedules, managing stock levels, and collaborating with various departments to enhance efficiency. Benefits include excellent training and a comprehensive employee benefits package.

Benefits

Excellent training and progression

Excellent Pension Employee benefits package

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a production planning role within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of ERP systems, MRP, and supply chain planning processes.
• Excellent analytical and organisational skills with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production workflow across all business areas using ERP tools.
• Monitor and maintain accurate system data for scheduling and forecasting.
• Liaise with Customer Services to mitigate delivery risks.

Skills

Production planning

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

The Role

Reporting to the Planning Team Leader, you will be responsible for coordinating production workflow across all areas of the business, ensuring operations run smoothly and efficiently from start to finish. Using system data and ERP tools, you will plan, monitor, and adjust schedules to minimise delays while maintaining optimal stock levels and supporting customer delivery performance.

Key Responsibilities

Use ERP and planning systems to coordinate production workflow across all business areas.

Monitor and maintain accurate system data to ensure reliable scheduling and forecasting.

Liaise with Customer Services to identify potential delivery risks and propose practical solutions.

Prioritise and manage production plans to maximise efficiency and minimise downtime.

Coordinate with external supply teams to ensure material availability aligns with production and customer requirements.

Collaborate with Quality Control to prioritise incoming goods inspection in line with production needs.

Maintain stock levels within agreed service and financial parameters.

Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement.

Work closely with the Team Leader to implement short-term corrective actions and long-term improvement initiatives.

Actively contribute to continuous improvement projects and business process enhancements.

What We’re Looking For

Previous experience in a production planning role within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Strong understanding of ERP systems, MRP, and supply chain planning processes.

Excellent analytical and organisational skills with high attention to detail.

Confident communicator able to work effectively across multiple departments.

Technically minded, proactive, and comfortable working to tight deadlines.

A team player with a strong drive for efficiency and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Excellent training and progression at a company where you are valued
• Excellent Pension Employee benefits package